THE SLAUNCH EVENT FOR “SO PRO” AT THE 60TH SOLOTHURN FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, 24 January 2025, Stadttheater Solothurn, Solothurn

As the main programme partner, the Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab will officially launch the “SO PRO” industry programme of the 60th Solothurn Film Festival. The owners of the projects supported by Story Lab at Level II/2024 will grant the audience an exclusive insight into their work and share the current challenges they are facing.

Mira Song, Head of the Social Affairs and Culture Department, will also be presenting the latest activities of the Migros Culture Percentage. Tenzin Roder looks back on her first year as head of the Story Lab. Last but not least, the author Ivna Žic’s literary reflection on narrative perspectives provides stimulating impulses.

Don’t miss out: after the main programme, a networking lunch in the foyer offers a great opportunity to network with various industry players.

Date: Friday, 24 January 2025
Time: 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Stadttheater Solothurn, Theatergasse 18, 4500 Solothurn

  • Guests: Niccolò Castelli (Artistic Director, Solothurn Film Festival), Mira Song (Head of the Social Affairs and Culture Department, FMC), Tenzin Roder (Head of the Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab, FMC), Ivna Žic (author)
  • Moderation: Monika Schärer
  • Languages: German and French
  • Register here
  • Registration deadline: please sign up by Monday, 13 January 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Main programme partner of the “SO PRO” programme of the 60th Solothurn Film Festival

The Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab is the main programme partner of “SO PRO”. With the new programme launched last year, the Solothurn Film Festival is strengthening its role as a centre of excellence for Swiss film. From Thursday to Saturday, 23 to 25 January 2054, Stadttheater Solothurn will be the most important meeting place for the industry. The programme includes pitching sessions, labs, panel discussions and workshops as well as selected thematic debates, which are also open to the public. In addition to established filmmakers, the programme is aimed at students and filmmakers from technical professions.